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The Reporter February 2010
Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services Staff *Center Hours *Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday Evenings at Town Hall By appointment only *Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 Noon Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 115
Happy Valentine’s Day!
From Seekonk Human Services
Seekonk Human Services Will Be Closed On President’s Day, February 15, 2010
“VALENTINE PARTY”
February 10, 2010 @ 10:00 AM Seekonk Human Services
Please join us as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with entertainment by Karaoke King, Barney Mallon. You are welcome to sing along or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music. A lunch of baked chicken, mashed potatoes & vegetables will be served for $2. Please sign up for lunch at 508-336-8772 as well as the party because seating is limited. Bring in your wedding picture and if we don’t guess who you are, you will win a prize. Keep your pictures concealed and drop them off at the office before you go across the hall to attend the party. Prizes will be given if you stump us.
Massachusetts Tax Relief For Seniors
Tax Return Appointments – Every Thursday beginning February 4th @ Town Hall The Circuit Breaker tax credit is a state income tax credit for certain Mass. Residents age 65 or older who paid rent or real estate taxes during the tax year. The credit is for senior homeowners and renters who meet income limits and eligibility requirements. The maximum credit for tax year 2009 is $960. What are the income limits? *Your total income cannot be greater than these limits for the 2009 tax year. • $51,000 single • $64,000 head of household • $77,000 married filing jointly
Administrative Assistant Phyllis Corbitt ext. 112 Editor: Town Crier, Art Therapist Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 110 Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 114 (Monday – Wednesday mornings) Outreach Case Managers Jan Tabor, LPN ext. 111
Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Senior Aides Nancy Rodrigues Nancy Vine Loretta Ferreira Seekonk Human Services Executive Board Members Christine Allen Rene Andrews Anita Gendron Victoria Kinniburgh Anne Libby Lynne Neves Josephine Veader
Veronica Brickley, LPN BASOC ext. 117 (Monday, Wed, Friday) Total income includes some types of non-taxable income, such as social security, retirement, pensions and annuities, cash public assistance, tax-exempt interest and dividends, and certain other income. How do I apply? You must file a Massachusetts state income tax return to claim the Circuit Breaker Credit, whether or not you normally file a state tax return. You must include Schedule CB, Circuit Breaker Credit, with Form 1. A tax representative will be at the Town Hall starting February 4th to help you file the circuit breaker tax credit along with your Massachusetts income tax return. Appointments will be held every Thursday at the Town Hall between 9:00 – 11:00 beginning February 4th. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment. Please bring the following: • A copy of last year’s tax return • Water & sewer charges paid to the Town of Seekonk Form W-2 • Wages • 4 Real estate tax bills PAID in 2009 • Any 1099 Forms you may have • Any abatements or adjustments • Any 2009 Public assistance ie: fuel assistance or food stamps • Stimulus payments • Purchase of a car – tax credit EXPLORATION WEDNESDAY’S February 3, 2010 @ 10:00 am Seekonk Human Services will have Lisa Yanku from Comfort Keepers here to speak. Comfort Keepers is an organization which provides in-home care for seniors and loved ones such as: companionship, meal preparation, transportation to doctor appointments or other commitments, light housekeeping, in-home safety technology. Comfort Keepers is dedicated to helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Families choose Comfort Keepers for differ-
ent reasons. For some, it is for extensive care. For others, they offer a much needed break or “respite care” for family members who regularly provide care. A pizza lunch for $2 will be served following the presentation. Please sign up at 508336-8772 if you intend to stay for lunch.
PITCH (Hi-Lo-Jack)
Dates: February 3 & February 17 Time: 12:30 – 2:30 March 3 & March 17
Seekonk Human Services hosts card games twice a month for all ages. No sign up is required and you are welcome to bring a friend with you.
Fuel Assistance
Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services for those who have never applied. For anyone who received fuel assistance last year, you should have received your application in the mail. Please call the Outreach Dept. at Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 to make an appointment. Other help is available even if you don’t qualify for fuel assistance.
Men’s Breakfast
Ramada Inn @ 8:30 AM Date: February 11, 2010 Cost: $7.25 inc. tax, tip & coffee
Speaker: Selectmen candidates Francis Cavaco & John Turner will join you for breakfast. This will be a good opportunity for you to ask them any questions you may have or voice your concerns. No reservation is necessary and you are welcome to bring a friend with you. This is a great group of guys who have been meeting once a month for many years and always welcome new friends.